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Data Scientist Career Guide and Interview Preparation

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Data science professionals are in high demand around the world, and the trend shows no sign of slowing. There are lots of great jobs available, but lots of great candidates too. How can you get the edge in such a competitive field?  
This course will prepare you to enter the job market as a great candidate for a data scientist position. It provides practical techniques for creating essential job-seeking materials such as a resume and a portfolio, as well as auxiliary tools like a cover letter and an elevator pitch. You will learn how to find and assess prospective job positions, apply to them, and lay the groundwork for interviewing. 

The course doesn’t stop there, however. You will also get inside tips and steps you can use to perform professionally and effectively at interviews. You will learn how to approach a code challenge and get to practice completing them. Additionally, it provides guidance about the regular functions and tasks of data scientists, as well as the opportunities of the profession and some options for career development.

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Approx. 9 hours to complete

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What you will learn

Describe the role of a data scientist and some career path options as well as the prospective opportunities in the field.
Explain how to build a foundation for a job search, including researching job listings, writing a resume, and making a portfolio of work.
Summarize what a candidate can expect during a typical job interview cycle, different types of interviews, and how to prepare for interviews.
Explain how to give an effective interview, including techniques for answering questions and how to make a professional personal presentation.

Skills you will gain

Career Development
Job Preparation
Interviewing Skills
Resume Building

Flexible deadlines

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Shareable Certificate

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100% online

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Beginner Level

Approx. 9 hours to complete

English

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week1

Week 1

4 hours to complete

Building a Foundation

4 hours to complete

10 videos (Total 63 min), 2 readings, 2 quizzes

10 videos

Role of a Data Scientist6mSME Video: Paths in Data Science4mOpportunities in Data Science 7mSME Video: Data Science Roles and Required Skills6mBuild Your Portfolio 5mSME Video: Optimal Portfolios4mIntroduction to Data Science Professional Certificate5mDraft Your Resume 9mSME Video: Attention-Getting Resumes6mSME Video: Standing Out from the Crowd4m

2 readings

Course Introduction2mBuild your skills as a Data Scientist 2m

2 practice exercises

Building a Foundation10mGraded Quiz30m

Week2

Week 2

3 hours to complete

Applying and Preparing to Interview

Job Seeking and Interview Preparation helps you understand how to put yourself forth as a memorable candidate. You’ll get guidance on researching prospective companies and assessing job leads to sift out the ones you want to focus on. You’ll learn about rehearsing for interviews and why it can make a big difference in your performance. And you’ll learn ways to network and let people you meet help you find your ideal role.

3 hours to complete

7 videos (Total 39 min)

Week3

Week 3

3 hours to complete

Interviewing

After you’ve attracted a company’s attention, it’s important to know how to follow through. The Interviewing module will guide you through the interview process from beginning to end. You’ll learn about common types of interviews and what to expect from them, including code challenges. You’ll also learn some crucial tips for making a great impression in a final interview and how to follow up so that you stand out from the crowd.

3 hours to complete

14 videos (Total 79 min), 3 readings, 2 quizzes

14 videos

Overview of the Interview Process 3mSME Video: A Typical Interview Cycle4mData Science Mock Interview - Part 17mData Science Mock Interview - Part 25mData Science Mock Interview - Part 35mMock Interview Analysis3mBest Practices: Getting an Interview 6mBest Practices: Interview Preparation6mCoding Challenges In Data Science7mSME Video: Case Study Insights3mSME Video: Tech Screen Expectations5mFinal Interviewing7mSME Video: Interviewing6mSME Video: Negotiations5m

3 readings

Checklist5mCongratulations and Next Steps2mThanks from the Course Team10m

2 practice exercises

Interviewing10mGraded Quiz30m

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TOP REVIEWS FROM DATA SCIENTIST CAREER GUIDE AND INTERVIEW PREPARATION

by HHSep 17, 2022

This isa good course that explains what to expect and how to prepare for an interview

by KHSep 4, 2022

I like how things were laid out in clear and concise terms and descriptions. This is one of the more thorough interview preparation guides I've read/looked at .

by KOSep 1, 2022

I have a deep understanding on what it entails getting a Data Scientist job role.

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